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MEO target of massive attack
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MEO target of massive attack

dnoticias.pt14 September 2026 at 22:58

MEO announced today that it was the target of a massive attack that caused congestion and degradation of the international network, causing disruptions to its services. The telecommunications company stated that it managed to quickly control the situation through the immediate activation of mitigation and recovery measures.

According to the statement sent to news agency Lus a, the intrusion did not result in access to customer data, with MEO guaranteeing that the situation was restored promptly. The company did not specify when the attack occurred nor provided more details about its nature.

Why this matters

MEO customers in Portugal were directly affected by service failures during the attack, although the company assured that their data remains safe. This incident highlights the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructure to cyberattacks and the importance of digital security measures.

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